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Marshall Steam Museum: Railroad Heroes will be visiting Aston Public Library on Thursday June 25, 2015 at 10:30AM to present a special kids program “Railroad Heroes”!
During this program the kids will hear a story about the legendary John Henry. After the story, they will learn about building railroad tracks through an interactive activity and discover how tracks keep trains operating safely. For children ages 3-8 years!
Register for the program at http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents .
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Your child can join the fun in this year’s Summer Reading Club at Aston Public Library!
Register your child at-
www.tinyurl.com/AstonSLP15
to log books read for a chance to win prizes!
Visit the Library every Wednesday at 1PM for special programs! For kids of all ages!
June 17 – Megan Hicks Origami
June 24 – Super Hero Training Academy
July 1 – Mr. Malcolm, Dramatic Storyteller
July 8 – Sciencetelling
July 15 – Segal Puppets
July 22 – Ed Schmitt, Magician
July 29 – Vicky Town, Storyteller
August 5 – Classroom Adventures
August 12 – Makin’ Music
August 19 – Party for Readers
August 26 – Zumbatomic Dance with Ms. Moni
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Is your child excited about the summer programs and books at the Library? Bring him or her to a special Preview Party 3:45PM on Wednesday May 27, 2015 at Aston Public Library! “Every Hero Has a Story” is the theme of this year’s Summer Reading Club at the Aston Public Library!
Summer Reading Club starts June 17th! Come find out how to earn books and prizes during the summer. Pre-readers can come, too. Party is for all ages. There will be games, songs, crafts, read aloud and snacks.
Register for the program at http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents !
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Our Sun, Our Star
Saturday, May 23rd from 1 pm to 3 pm at the Aston Public Library!
Safe solar viewing and STEM related activities
• Safely view the surface of the sun. Our solar telescopes have special filters so
you that you will see exciting solar activity and not harm your eyes.
• Browse the Educational Poster Boards with current scientific information.
• Ask the solar expert your questions about the Sun.
• Test your Sun knowledge at the Our Magnetic Sun and Health Effects tables.
• Learn about albedo & energy transformations at the Importance of Color table.
This FREE multigenerational program is presented by the Albuquerque Astronomical
Society (TAAS) in collaboration with the Charlie Bates Solar Astronomy Project
(CBSAP).
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Your child can expand his or her confidence with reading by practicing with a trained therapy dog! Pals for Life will be visiting the Aston Library again! Reading to animals helps shy children and children having trouble learning to read build confidence in their literacy skills.
These are the dates for the programs:
Wednesday April 29th at 6:30PM
Wednesday May 6th at 6:30PM
Wednesday May 13th at 6:30PM
Wednesday May 20th at 6:30PM
These programs are free, but registration is required. Space is very limited, and children are expected to attend all four sessions. Please register here:
http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents
For more about Pals for Life, go to:
THIS PROGRAM IS SPONSORED BY THE GLEN RIDDLE ROTARY CLUB!
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The Tyler Arboretum will be visiting the Aston Public Library Thursday March 12th for two very special children’s programs.
-At 10:30AM that day, they will do a special nature discovery storytime for preschool kids. The program will feature props, interactive hands-on activities, group participation and more.
-At 3:45PM that day, they will do a hands-on nature program for school aged kids. The kids will learn about local Kapok trees – the mighty Oaks. Explore the amazing amount of wildlife that it supports in our forests – everything from butterflies and moths to squirrels and birds. Also featuring other reasons why trees are important!
Register for the program at http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents.
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Makin’ Music put on a great show for the kids Wednesday evening! Here are some pictures!
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The Aston Public Library will be hosting a FREE Makin’ Music Rockin’ Rhythms concert on Wednesday, February 25th at 6:30PM.
Makin’ Music Rockin’ Rhythms needs no introduction to the sippy-cup crowd! This multi-award winning group of talented teachers/performers has attained household word status among children and their parents for their popular classes, camps and performances. This show will feature performer Ms. Sandy with an infectious mix of folk/pop family music that develops a rapport with the audience and encourages the whole family to sing and dance along! This is a FREE show for pre-school fans of fun, laughter and music.
Sign up for the program at http://www.tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents .
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Young Poets Of Delaware County
Poetry Competition
For all school-age residents of Delaware County, grades 1-12
CONTEST GUIDELINES
Original poems must be typed or neatly written on 8 1/2” by 11” paper; no odd
size or construction paper, please.
Student’s name
Address
Home phone number
Grade
School
School District
If information is not listed, entry will be disqualified.
No entries will be returned.
Only one poem per student may be entered.
Poems will be judged by grade level.
Deadline for submissions is March 27, 2015.
Winners will be notified.
Please, no calls after poems are submitted!
Entries should be submitted to any public library in Delaware County
Questions about the contest? Email: info@madpoetssociety.com
Sponsored by the Mad Poets Society, Delaware County Library System,
Greater Philadelphia Poets for Young Voices, Delaware County Reading
Council and The Rose Tree Optimist Club.
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Bring your child to the Aston Library to participate in a special storytime, featuring Elsa from the movie “Frozen”. Monday, December 8th at 6:30pm Makin’ Music will be leading the music and movement program for kids of all ages! Register for the program at http://tinyurl.com/astonkidsevents .
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